Memorial for Atascadero photographer Joe Schwartz set for April 14

Atascadero photographer Joe Schwartz, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., has had his work selected to be included in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com

Atascadero photographer Joe Schwartz, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., has had his work selected to be included in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said there will be a private memorial service for Joe Schwartz at Atascadero Lake.

A public memorial for folk photographer Joe Schwartz is planned for 2:30 p.m. April 14 at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero, the city confirmed Wednesday.

The public memorial will be hosted by his family.

Schwartz, an Atascadero resident, died March 13. The internationally known photographer would have turned 100 years old in July.

“We are glad we were able to celebrate Joe’s near hundred years and all of his amazing work in February along with Atascadero’s centennial, and that he was able to attend that event. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family,” said Audrey Banks, a management analyst with the city of Atascadero who helped organize the community events.